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1 day, 14 hours ago

SKM calls for unity among farmers considering enormity of demands, passes ‘unity resolution’

The Samyukt Kisan Morcha, the umbrella body of farmers that spearheaded the 2020-21 farmers’ agitation, on Thursday passed a ‘unity resolution’ considering the enormity of the farmers’ demands in Punjab’s Moga. At its ‘Mahapanchayat’, the SKM resolved to reject the National Policy Framework on Agriculture Marketing and demanded formulation of a legal guarantee for Minimum Support Price based on the …

Farmers Punjab Skm Unity Resolution

1 day, 16 hours ago

Kharge demands end to ‘tax terrorism’ in the Budget, calls GST ‘Give Sitharaman Tax’

The Hindu

Ahead of the Union Budget, the Congress on Thursday alleged that the goods and services tax had become a means to “loot” people and demanded that the Centre puts an end to “tax terrorism”. In a post on X, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said that the GST could stand for the “Gabbar Singh Tax” or “Grahasthi Satyanash Tax ” or …

Congress Gst Tax Terrorism Tax Collections Kharge Demands Budget Calls

2 days, 10 hours ago

Chandrababu Naidu blasts TTD officials on Tirupati stampede, demands accountability

India Today

Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu fiercely questioned Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams officials and the police over the stampede incident at the Tirumala temple. The Chief Minister raised concerns over the numbers, questioning the decision to allow 4,500 people when only 2,000 were originally planned. The Executive Officer confirmed 1.2 lakh online tickets and 2 lakh offline tickets were issued, with arrangements …

Naidu Ttd Officials

Tamil Nadu Assembly demands UGC to revoke VC appointment regulations

India Today

The Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly on Thursday passed a resolution, calling on the Union Education Ministry to immediately withdraw the University Grants Commission’s draft regulations for 2025, which would grant more powers to Governors in the appointment of vice-chancellors. The Chief Minister also underscored the threat the draft guidelines posed to Tamil Nadu's higher education system, which he described as …

Education Tamil Nadu Resolution Bjp Stalin

2 days, 15 hours ago

Tamilisai demands CBI probe in Anna University sexual assault case

The Hindu

Senior BJP leader and former Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan on Wednesday said women of Tamil Nadu have lost hope in the ruling DMK government and demanded that the probe in the case of sexual assault on a student at Anna University campus be transferred to the Central Bureau of Investigation. If the opposition parties were not given permission to protest …

Sexual Assault Dmk Demands Cbi Tamilisai

2 days, 19 hours ago

AITUC demands welfare board for unorganised transport workers, drivers

The Hindu

Members of All India Trade Union Congress Auto and Transport Workers Association staged a protest here on Wednesday demanding welfare board for the unorganised drivers and transport workers. As drivers were paid very little due to various reasons, the children of the drivers and transport workers should be provided assistance for their education, he added. The heavy fine imposed on …

Transport Work Workers Drivers Welfare Board Transport Workers

2 days, 22 hours ago

Kobbie Mainoo in Chelsea? Manchester United footballer demands ₹2 crore per week: Report

Live Mint

Kobbie Mainoo is unhappy with Manchester United’s initial offer for a new contract, as per the Manchester Evening News. Mainoo was previously considered one of United’s “untouchable” players alongside Alejandro Garnacho and Rasmus Hojlund, as per the Mirror. Premier League rivals Chelsea are reportedly monitoring the situation closely and could take advantage if talks between Mainoo and United collapse. Manager …

Chelsea Manchester United United Ruben Amorim Mainoo

3 days ago

Profiles of Maoist activists surrendering today, and their demands

The Hindu

Mareppa Aroli alias Jayanna, 48, from Aroli village in Raichur district of Karnataka is named in 50 cases He was influenced by the Maoist movement in Raichur district in the late 1990s while he was a student. K. Vasanthan of Arcot in Vellore district of Tamil Nadu is named in 9 cases A B.Tech graduate, he was influenced by the …

Family Karnataka Kerala Maoist District Armed Named

3 days, 10 hours ago

ASHA workers start indefinite strike in Bengaluru, demand fair wages

New Indian Express

BENGALURU: Thousands of ASHA workers gathered at Freedom Park here on Tuesday for the indefinite strike urging the government to fulfill their various demands. Members of Karnataka State United ASHA Workers Union affiliated to All India United Trade Union Centre said that there is no question of withdrawing the protest until their demands are met by the government. Speaking to …

Health Workers Demands State Asha Bengaluru Demand

3 days, 10 hours ago

Farmers to stage tractor march on Republic Day amid demands for MSP

India Today

With Sanmyukta Kisan Morcha leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal's fast unto death entering the 43rd day, farmers have announced a nationwide tractor march on January 26 in protest against the Central government. Before the tractor march on Republic Day, the farmers also plan to burn the drafts of the new farming policy in villages on January 13. 2021 TRACTOR MARCH BY …

Republic Day Farmers Protest Centre Msp Jagjit Tractor March

Kota: Coaching student from Haryana commits suicide, father demands probe

India TV News

Rajasthan's Kota - known as an education hub - once again witnessed the tragic suicide of a student. Neeraj, a student of Class 12, had been preparing for the JEE at a coaching institute in Kota and lived in a hostel in Rajiv Gandhi Nagar, Circle Inspector Budharam Jat said. The father of the deceased student said that his son …

Coaching Suicide Student Son Neeraj His Son Kota Father

3 days, 18 hours ago

Rural Development Officials protest pressing for demands

The Hindu

Members of Tamil Nadu Rural Development Officials Association on Tuesday staged road roko in Madurai, Dindigul, Theni, Sivaganga and Ramanathapuram districts urging the State government to fulfil their charter of demands. In Madurai, the protests were held near the Anna bus stand led by TNRDOA Madurai district president K.R. The key demands of the association included filling vacancies in key …

Compassionate Grounds Madurai

4 days, 1 hour ago

DK MP demands new rail route from Mangaluru to Hassan citing constraints on existing line

The Hindu

The South western Railway has invited tenders for final location survey of a new line between Hassan and Mangaluru for a length of up to 247 km. On January 4, while inviting bids, the Chief Administrative Officer of SWR also said the zone intends to get an FLS done for Castle Rock-Kulem new double line on the Londa-Vasco-da-Gama section. Operational …

Line Rail Swr Fls Road Alignment Hassan Mangaluru

4 days, 10 hours ago

Collective deals pushed wages up 5.3% last year, but lower pay rises expected in 2025

NL Times

Wages in the Netherlands rose by 5.3 percent in 2024 due to new collective agreements, following a 7.1 percent increase in 2023. However, employers are warning that pay rises in 2025 will likely be more modest, as unions push for higher wages amid concerns about economic sustainability and inflation. Employers’ association AWVN has cautioned that the current wage demands are …

Dutch Inflation Demands Wages High Wage Pay Rises

4 days, 16 hours ago

CPI demands distribution of Pongal gift items through PDS outlets

The Hindu

The Communist Party of India has urged the government not to go ahead with its decision to adopt Direct Benefit Transfer mode for providing Pongal assistance to ration card holders in Puducherry. In a release, CPI Puducherry unit secretary, A. M Saleem said Chief Minister N. Rangasamy has announced the government’s decision to transfer ₹750 to the bank accounts of …

Pds Puducherry Dbt Pongal Pds Outlets

4 days, 19 hours ago

All-party team demands Minister Dhananjay Munde’s resignation over sarpanch murder case

The Hindu

An all-party delegation led by former MP Sambhaji Raje on Monday urged Maharashtra Governor C.P. The appeal submitted to the Governor, included demand for Minister Dhananjay Munde’s resignation “considering the involvement and possible interference in this case” and the accused Walmik Karad to be booked under BNS 103. The charges under which Karad is booked can easily get him out …

Murder Investigation Resignation Case Minister Fadnavis Ncp

4 days, 20 hours ago

UK PM Starmer terms demands for an inquiry into Pakistani grooming gangs as a 'far-right' position

Op India

On Sunday, 5th January, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Keir Starmer responded to the demands of inquiry into the historical child sexual exploitation at the hands of the British Pakistanis. Last week tech billionaire Elon Musk slammed the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Keir Starmer over his utter failure to deliver justice to the grooming gang victims …

Rape Grooming Musk Elon Musk Issue Starmer Pakistani

4 days, 22 hours ago

All-party delegation demands Dhananjay Munde’s resignation in Santosh Deshmukh murder case

Hindustan Times

Mumbai: Amid rising unrest over the murder of Santosh Deshmukh, the sarpanch of Massajog, and statewide protests, an all-party delegation met Governor CP Radhakrishnan on Monday, demanding the immediate resignation of NCP minister Dhananjay Munde to ensure a free and fair investigation. Separately, NCP chief Sharad Pawar wrote to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, urging the provision of adequate security for …

Murder Chief Minister State Ncp Sharad Pawar Santosh Munde

5 days ago

Silver Hallmarking: Indian Government considering mandatory hallmarking after consumer demands

The Hindu

Food and Consumer Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi on Monday asked the Bureau of Indian Standards to consider implementing mandatory hallmarking for silver and silver artefacts following consumer demands. BIS Director General Pramod Kumar Tiwari told PTI that the Bureau could be ready to implement mandatory silver hallmarking within 3-6 months, adding that the stakeholder discussions were underway. The move follows …

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5 days, 6 hours ago

What’s behind the BPSC protests? Prashant Kishor and students’ demands explained

Hindustan Times

Amidst the biting cold, the controversy surrounding the 70th Combined Preliminary Exam of the Bihar Public Service Commission is growing louder, as protesting students continue to demand justice and the cancellation of the exam. Jan Suraaj chief Prashant Kishor being detained by police personnel during his indefinite hunger strike demanding the cancellation of the 70th Combined Competitive Examination. Kishor, a …

Exam Prashant Kishor Patna Bpsc Protesting Students Students Demands

5 days, 10 hours ago

BPSC exam row: What has caused stir in Bihar? Prashant Kishor and students’ demands explained

India TV News

BPSC exam row: A severe cold wave has gripped several parts of North India, but the students in Bihar's Patna are out on the streets demanding justice and the cancellation of the exam over allegations of question paper leak in the recently conducted 70th Combined Preliminary Exam of the Bihar Public Service Commission. On December 13, the BPSC 70th Combined …

Students Bihar Exam Protesting Protest Paper Prashant Kishor

5 days, 10 hours ago

Bridging the skills gap: How 2024 shaped India's job tech revolution

India Today

The year 2024 has been a pivotal chapter in India's efforts to combat unemployment. With rapid technological advancements and shifting workforce demands, the job tech ecosystem has emerged as a critical enabler in bridging the employability gap and redefining the employment landscape. Prateek Shukla, Founder and CEO of Masai School, reflects on the lessons of 2024 and their implications for …

India Job Employment Tech Workforce 2024 Gap

6 days, 23 hours ago

Bus overturns in dense fog in Punjab’s Barnala; 3 women activists of farmer organisation killed, 30 injured

Live Mint

In a tragic accident, a bus heading to Haryana's Tohana for a farmers' mahapanchayat overturned amid dense fog in Punjab's Barnala on Saturday, killing at least three women and injuring 30 others. On Friday, farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on an indefinite hunger strike for 39 days, had appealed to farmers to reach the Khanauri protest site …

Farmers Haryana Punjab Msp Farmer Barnala Dallewal

1 week ago

Trump demands end to North Sea windmills

Deccan Chronicle

United States President-elect Donald Trump, a long-time critic of wind farms, took to his social media platform, Truth Social, on Friday to criticise the British government’s energy policy. He demanded that the UK "open up" the ageing North Sea oil and gas basin and "get rid of windmills." North Sea Energy Challenges The North Sea, one of the world’s oldest …

Oil Trump Wind Gas North Offshore North Sea

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SKM calls for unity among farmers considering enormity of demands, passes ‘unity resolution’

Kharge demands end to ‘tax terrorism’ in the Budget, calls GST ‘Give Sitharaman Tax’

Chandrababu Naidu blasts TTD officials on Tirupati stampede, demands accountability

Tamil Nadu Assembly demands UGC to revoke VC appointment regulations

Tamilisai demands CBI probe in Anna University sexual assault case

AITUC demands welfare board for unorganised transport workers, drivers

Kobbie Mainoo in Chelsea? Manchester United footballer demands ₹2 crore per week: Report

Profiles of Maoist activists surrendering today, and their demands

ASHA workers start indefinite strike in Bengaluru, demand fair wages

Farmers to stage tractor march on Republic Day amid demands for MSP

Kota: Coaching student from Haryana commits suicide, father demands probe

Rural Development Officials protest pressing for demands

DK MP demands new rail route from Mangaluru to Hassan citing constraints on existing line

Collective deals pushed wages up 5.3% last year, but lower pay rises expected in 2025

CPI demands distribution of Pongal gift items through PDS outlets

All-party team demands Minister Dhananjay Munde’s resignation over sarpanch murder case

UK PM Starmer terms demands for an inquiry into Pakistani grooming gangs as a 'far-right' position

All-party delegation demands Dhananjay Munde’s resignation in Santosh Deshmukh murder case

Silver Hallmarking: Indian Government considering mandatory hallmarking after consumer demands

What’s behind the BPSC protests? Prashant Kishor and students’ demands explained

BPSC exam row: What has caused stir in Bihar? Prashant Kishor and students’ demands explained

Bridging the skills gap: How 2024 shaped India's job tech revolution

Bus overturns in dense fog in Punjab’s Barnala; 3 women activists of farmer organisation killed, 30 injured

Trump demands end to North Sea windmills